Dishwashers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $27,230 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.09
10th percentile $21,670
90th percentile $36,580
Employed locally 130
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,670
    25th
    $23,310
    50th (median)
    $27,230
    75th
    $33,540
    90th
    $36,580

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 41% Median Dishwashers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $32,530
    Binghamton, NY $31,200
    Billings, MT $28,580
    Missoula, MT $28,270
    Helena, MT $27,640
    Sumter, SC $27,250

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,640
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,570
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,670
    Bartenders$22,450
    Food Preparation Workers$29,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Great Falls, MT is $13.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.38 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Great Falls, MT is 19.1% below the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dishwashers in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,670 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,310.